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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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